Are we turning into grump old men

[GMES]

I thought this would be one for the arms and I don't want to drag up old stuff, but I have noticed that we are all getting really short tempered on the forum and I most certainly include myself in this statement. Glennspark's ban got me thinking, that maybe we need to bite our tongues a little bit and try and remember the early days when we started off in this trade and knew bugger all, but maybe thought that we did.
Now before anyone starts shouting in protest! I am not talking about the Electrical Trainee who immediately go self employed armed with no knowledge but a nice shiny sticker, this in my view is dangerous, but I am talking about new posters in general who ask sometimes perfectly fair questions or maybe even know the answer but just fancy a chat and they can get shot down pretty quick and hard sometimes.
Maybe it's time for spreading the love and peace to all members and chill out a bit, I'm sure the Mods and Admin could do with a rest.
One last thing I don't want to start a battle and wind anybody up, who then in turn ends up with a Ban, so stay calm and carry on :wink_smile:

 

[7029 dave]

GMES,WELL said, nothing to add to that really!!!.

 

[telectrix]

i nagree, but the title had me spitting out my beer. imagine us all turning into geordiesparks!!!!

 

[Kamikaze]

Just as a matter of curiosity, where’s the thread that got Glenn the ban?

 

[GMES]

Just as a matter of curiosity, where’s the thread that got Glenn the ban?

Not sure if it was anyone in particular, the last one I read was on a thread about lock off kits, it seemed to tip him over the edge. I always enjoy Glenns threads and replies, but I think some of the recent threads have just got to him a bit more than usual.

 

[MDJ]

I thought this would be one for the arms and I don't want to drag up old stuff, but I have noticed that we are all getting really short tempered on the forum and I most certainly include myself in this statement. Glennspark's ban got me thinking, that maybe we need to bite our tongues a little bit and try and remember the early days when we started off in this trade and knew bugger all, but maybe thought that we did.
Now before anyone starts shouting in protest! I am not talking about the Electrical Trainee who immediately go self employed armed with no knowledge but a nice shiny sticker, this in my view is dangerous, but I am talking about new posters in general who ask sometimes perfectly fair questions or maybe even know the answer but just fancy a chat and they can get shot down pretty quick and hard sometimes.
Maybe it's time for spreading the love and peace to all members and chill out a bit, I'm sure the Mods and Admin could do with a rest.
One last thing I don't want to start a battle and wind anybody up, who then in turn ends up with a Ban, so stay calm and carry on :wink_smile:

Yeah I think your right about us getting grumpy, seeing thousands of posts about DIYers asking how to change a Dist board has got us all worn out and acting like school children, I will definitely try to chill out and take it all in my stride, a valid point and justified.

 

[MDJ]

Not sure if it was anyone in particular, the last one I read was on a thread about lock off kits, it seemed to tip him over the edge. I always enjoy Glenns threads and replies, but I think some of the recent threads have just got to him a bit more than usual.

I was out last night and missed it all so cannot comment, however now Sintra has confirmed the ban is only for 2 weeks it is no biggie IMO.

 

[MDJ]

i nagree, but the title had me spitting out my beer. imagine us all turning into geordiesparks!!!!

Very True, I don't want to look like Jim Royle even if Geordie is my Mate LOL haha

 

[Silly Sausage]

i nagree, but the title had me spitting out my beer. imagine us all turning into geordiesparks!!!!

Geordie's a mere ----- compared to our Tony! :smilielol5:

Re: thread...personally, I can't understand why so many chaps get into a froth about things on here, you're just winding yourselves up. Have a laugh and contribute (Electrically) now and again!

 

[Octopus]

If we're going to spread love around where are Kate and Tidy Boiler?

 

[kingeri]

How long was Glenn banned for last time?

 

[MDJ]

How long was Glenn banned for last time?

Why don't you ask the team direct if you really want to know about that? I have no idea and suspect no one else really knows the truth about that either, it was over turned in 4 days I believe but I have no idea what the real facts are .

 

[Silly Sausage]

How long was Glenn banned for last time?

2 years. (for dodgy jokes)
He was back on under a pseudonym within days, then back as himself a few weeks later!

 

[GMES]

2 years. (for dodgy jokes)
He was back on under a pseudonym within days, then back as himself a few weeks later!

I wonder what is alias username would be!

 

[MDJ]

I wonder what is alias username would be!

Reg Varney without a doubt LOL

 

[GMES]

Bloody hell MDJ I wonder if he is lurking in the shadows as we speak! I am going to be watching for new members with dodgy names joining over the weekend.

 

[MDJ]

Bloody hell MDJ I wonder if he is lurking in the shadows as we speak!.

Definately, he will be back with all guns blazing soon, Traitors beware LOL

 

[Silly Sausage]

He's easy to spot, he'll have a WW1 ---- airplane as his picture!
That's if you miss his obvious posting style!!! :smilielol5:

 

[telectrix]

00ps, archie , a bit cronologically out of time. -----ism was not about in ww1.

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and i'll be watching out for the red baron.

 

[Silly Sausage]

00ps, archie , a bit cronologically out of time. -----ism was not about in ww1.

More your era Tel, before my time! :wink_smile: